The breast examination occurs when the patient is in the _____ position(s)
a. Sims' c. knee-elbow
b. standing d. sitting and supine
D
The breast examination is done with the patient still sitting on the examination table. The exam is done with the arms at the patient's side, arms raised over the head, hands pressed into hips, and hands in front and patient leaning forward. The remainder of the breast assessment is performed with the patient in a supine position.
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Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient? a. Health-seeking behaviors related to self-prescribed daily bowel regimen b. Perceived constipation related to professed need for daily laxatives c. Effective therapeutic regimen management related to defecation routine d. Disturbed thought processes related to obsession with daily bowel movements
The nurse is providing education for a client at risk for urinary tract infection. Which beverage should the nurse encourage the client to drink?
a. Carbonated beverages b. Citric juices c. Milk d. Tomato juice
The nurse understands that the primary action of estrogens in oral contraceptive products is to:
a. alter the viscosity of cervical mucus. b. suppress the release of luteinizing hormone from the pituitary. c. suppress ovulation. d. reduce the motility of the fallopian tubes.
A client is being assessed for a possible bowel obstruction. The nurse provides the client with information regarding diagnostics to confirm the presence of an obstruction that include: Select all that apply
1. An abdominal x-ray series. 2. A CT scan of the abdomen. 3. CBC with differential. 4. Serum osmolality. 5. Barium swallow.